I live in Philly, so the lovely shots of Rittenhouse Square and the skyline were fun to see in a film. Unfortunately, they were among the few things really worthwhile in "What Happens Next." The plot and dialog are creaky, implausible, formulaic and -- as gay issues in a progressive urban setting go -- out-of-date by about 30 years.The cast is relatively game, considering the clunky lines and unlikely relationships, though most of them get only about one emotional note to play. Wendie Malick does her usual job of providing over-the-top antagonism in an otherwise low-key film. Production values are decent enough, though the cinematographer's choice of filters sometimes make characters look jaundiced. I wanted to like this more; but the screenplay needed some heavy revision before filming.

I think this movie may have originally been meant to be a play but it adapts well. I enjoyed it much more than most independent movies. I do not find anything cliché about it. There are several duos of characters present who are each coming to terms with what they know of particular relationships in their lives or what they think they know of those relationships. I think the acting ability in this is fair. There are several new faces to see but they each demonstrate a proficient ability. There are some very to scenes to put this in the quirky category which I like. I enjoyed this film.I think it is definitely worth a watch.

I enjoyed this lighthearted and honest romantic comedy. This film has a lot of heart and soul. I found it refreshing that it was filmed in Philadelphia rather than the usual NYC or LA locations. The Rittenhouse square outdoor park scenes took advantage of the peaceful beauty and natural light of nature. It was wonderful to watch the romantic relationship develop between Andy and Paul in the beautiful setting of the park over a period of time in such a normal and natural way. I found the characters of Andy and Paul to be believable and lovable. They have an honest,real and sincere chemistry. This is a story about finding love, happiness and about discovering who you really are and what you really want. This is a gentle film with a gentle message about being true to yourself and how that allows everything else to fall into place perfectly.

I gave this movie a 2 because at times Wendy Malick was watchable. The rest was painful at best. The dialogue is horrible and trite. The acting wasn't nearly good enough to save the dialogue. The characters were false and empty at best. They were either boring and made no sense or over the top and made no sense. All in all - OUCH! The premise was interesting, but there wasn't enough motivation to move the story along. I think the writer might have been trying for one of those quirky, independent, everyone is connected whether they know it or not movies - but if so it hasn't been achieved. The only saving grace of this movie was Wendy Malick. She is funny and fun to watch. Her portrayal of Elise is great. When she shares a scene with others (such as Chris Murrah, who plays Andy) her performance and what she brings to the role elevates the performances of the others.